Team Manager – Day Shift

Lead people, optimize production, and make a difference through technology that changes lives

Are you passionate about advanced technology and motivated by leading people to perform at their best? Do you want to play a part in improving quality of life for people with hearing loss? Then this could be your next career step.

Join Demant in Ballerup

At Demant, more than 22,000 employees worldwide develop and deliver innovative hearing healthcare solutions. Our purpose is straightforward and clear: to help people hear more clearly and live more fully.

In Ballerup, we are responsible for the introduction and manufacturing of microelectronics for hearing aids. Our site consists of 125 colleagues, including 70 Operators working across three shifts. You will join the day shift and become part of a modern, high-tech production environment defined by quality, precision, and continuous improvement.

Your role: Lead, develop, and deliver

As Team Manager, you will lead a team of 22 Operators working with:

• Dispenser machines coating PCB components.
• SMD lines assembling electronics.
• Test equipment ensuring product quality.
• Laser cutting systems preparing amplifiers.

You will help your team reach its goals by encouraging engagement, developing capabilities, and supporting reliable safety, quality, and delivery outcomes.

You will play a central role in improving operational excellence using Lean principles and ensuring a robust, structured production flow.

Key responsibilities

Leadership & people development

• Lead, motivate, and develop your team through clear direction and coaching.
• Act as a visible role model, encouraging trust, accountability, and team spirit.

Production execution

• Ensure output meets the production plan.
• Monitor and act on KPIs to maintain performance and stability.

Training & capability building

• Ensure effective onboarding and continuous training (online, classroom, and peer training).
• Build competencies aligned with production requirements.

Cross-functional coordination

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders in Quality, Operational Technology, NPI, and Supply Chain.
• Ensure smooth operations and fast issue resolution.

Lean & continuous improvement

• Use Global Manufacturing System (GMS) tools to support ongoing improvements.
• Enhance engagement by organizing structured improvement activities.

Collaboration & leadership context

You will report to Kristian Vilstrup, Director, Amplifier Production, and work closely with him on priorities, performance, and team development. You can expect a trust-based collaboration with clear direction and sparring, supporting both your operational outcomes and leadership growth.

You will also partner closely with the two other Team Managers across shifts, ensuring alignment across day, evening, and night operations. A solid handover culture and shared ownership of performance are key, as you collectively ensure stability, continuous improvement, and a consistent employee experience.

Onboarding & development

You will be assigned to a dedicated mentor to ensure a smooth onboarding experience. We invest in your growth and leadership development, providing continuous support from both your manager and colleagues.

Your team

You will join a team with good collaboration, diverse backgrounds, and a positive working culture. Many colleagues have been with Demant for years and offer valuable experience and sparring. We value both professional collaboration and informal connection – creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together.

What we offer

• A meaningful role in a purpose-driven company.
• A structured and supportive leadership environment.
• Working hours:
• Monday–Thursday: 06:30–14:40.
• Friday: 06:30–13:45.
• Access to canteen with high-quality meals.
• Training facilities (incl. fitness, changing, etc.).
• A culture built on collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement.

What you bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience from a production environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience from production.
• Fluency in Danish and English.
• Experience working with Lean and continuous improvement.
• Effective collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Solid IT skills and ability to work with production data.

As a person, you are solution oriented, structured, and motivated by creating results through others. You contribute positively to the work environment and lead with both clarity and a people-first approach.

Please note that you have to be able to start onsite from day one.

Interested?

Submit your CV and a short application (in Danish) no later than 14th of June 2026

• 1st interview: 18th and 19th of June.
• 2nd interview: 23rd and 24th of June.

Please apply via our electronic recruitment system. We do not accept applications via email and are not engaging external agencies.

For questions, contact: Kristian Vilstrup, Director, Amplifier Production, 08:00 - 16:00: 29 40 40 54.

At Demant we value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from alle qualified candidates regardless of ethnic background, personality, age, gender, and education. Diversity is part of our cultural DNA. Women in STEM areas are particularly encouraged to apply, as Demant supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality.  #LI-HYBRID #LI-BS1